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Calvin Coolidge: It ought to provide employment in such forms of production as can be used by the Government, though not sold to the…

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It ought to provide employment in such forms of production as can be used by the Government, though not sold to the public in competition with private business, for all prisoners who can be placed at work, and for which they should receive a reasonable compensation, available for their dependents.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge advocates for providing work and compensation for prisoners to support their dependents.

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